Consultant – Community Paediatrics

Job summary

Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant in Community Paediatrics (10 PAs) to join the Women and Children’s Division at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, supportive multidisciplinary team delivering services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The successful candidate will contribute to a comprehensive community paediatric service, working closely with acute colleagues and partner agencies in education, social care and the voluntary sector. The role involves delivering high-quality, child-centred care for children and young people with developmental, safeguarding and complex health needs. Responsibilities include safeguarding activity, neurodevelopmental pathways and multidisciplinary working, with scope to develop specialist interests aligned to service priorities.

Serving a diverse and geographically dispersed population, the Trust offers a unique and rewarding environment and is committed to clinical excellence, service development, education and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated clinician with strong communication skills, a commitment to partnership working and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people in Community Paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive community paediatric service, including assessment, diagnosis and management of children with complex, chronic and neurodevelopmental conditions. They will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including therapy services, safeguarding teams and children in care services, to deliver integrated care pathways.

Responsibilities include safeguarding duties, participation in the safeguarding rota and contributing to statutory processes. The role involves delivering care across community clinics, special schools and multi-agency settings, and contributing to neurodevelopmental assessments and pathways in partnership with education and social care.

The post holder will share responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the Community Paediatrics service, ensuring high clinical standards. They will participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement, and support teaching and supervision of junior staff and students.

They will maintain CPD, engage in appraisal and revalidation, and work with external agencies including primary care, local authorities, education providers and the voluntary sector. The role includes contributing to service planning, pathway development and innovation, promoting equity of access and reducing health inequalities. Administrative duties and travel across Cornwall to deliver care in community settings are required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent. Full GMC registration. On the GMC’s Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT or equivalent at time of scheduled interview.
• Full GMC registration.
• On the GMC’s Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.
• An appropriate higher Paediatric qualification

Desirable

• Completed GRID training in Community Child Health and or Paediatric Neurodisability. Previous Named or Designated Children in Care or Safeguarding roles. Higher degree or additional qualification (e.g. MD, MSc.
• Previous Safeguarding experience
• Higher degree or additional qualification (e.g. MD, MSc.
• Valid APLS and NLS

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Evidence of commitment and enthusiasm in community paediatrics
• Clinical training and experience in community paediatrics equivalent to that required for UK CCT

Desirable

• Experience working in NHS.
• Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service

Closing Date: 23 August 2026